Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dormont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with high priority
2027 Recreation Calendar
The borough's big kids event is March 28 at 11 a.m., with a sensory-friendly hunt at 10:30. Football players and firefighters are volunteering, and this year prizes will be raffled at 11:30 so winners are announced on site instead of matched later from sign-in sheets.
Rec board staffing transition
The board still has two open seats. Outreach posts haven't generated applicants, so members are asked to personally refer anyone who might be interested — applications are on the borough website.
Next Generation Playground Phase 1 construction
The big playground rebuild at Dormont Park is moving on two fronts: a construction RFP for Phase 1 that isn't finished yet, and a $168,553 pavilion purchase for Phase 2 through a state grant that requires work within a year. Council wants the full RFP in hand before advertising it.
2027 Borough Budget
The 2027 budget is heading to its required 30-day public display after capital review meetings wrapped up. The final vote comes at the November meeting.
Firefighter working schedules MOU
The union agreement would move firefighters to 24-hours-on/72-hours-off shifts — but it's on hold a month while Chief Stakich reviews it and its budget impact.
2026 Road Program and sidewalk complications
The borough is switching to a five-year road program based on a full pavement survey by Pavement Management Group, instead of planning roads year by year in the fall. The goal is to coordinate paving with utility work so fresh pavement isn't cut up right away. Pavement Management Group will answer questions about road grades on January 26.
Proposed PRT/developer 180-unit apartment development
Residents flooded public comment with concerns about a proposed 180-unit apartment building where a parking lot sits on West Liberty Avenue — parking, sewer capacity, traffic studies, and school enrollment were all raised. Council President Downs stressed no plan is formally before council yet; the borough is still drafting its list of developer requirements.
Kelton/Eastmont/KO High School intersection safety
The roughly $124,000 Kelton/Eastmont intersection redesign is in a holding pattern pending cost estimates and possible cost-sharing with the school district.
Active Transportation Plan intersection picks
The Safe Mobility Commission flagged three dangerous intersections — Dwight-Hillsdale-Kelton as top priority — for safety improvements that will be costed with Mt. Lebanon's partner project. Designs and estimates come before council before the July vote.